Resume Tips

Thinking about what to include in your cover letter can seem like a daunting task. How do you simplify years of experience and skill-building to fit onto one sheet of paper? To make a cover letter the least of your worries on your next job application, we’ve put together this guide on how you can write an effective and unique cover letter.

The art of writing a resume has withstood the test of time. Resumes help employers find the perfect fit for the job they are seeking to hire for. The difference between now and back in the day? With online job boards and applications, employers are seeing A LOT more resumes; making it more important than ever to have yours stand out.

Having the right design, layout, and content for your resume is what stands between you and a new job. Many times you only have twenty to thirty seconds to capture the attention of your reader so approaching this endeavor with a clear strategy and plan of action is important. Consider your resume like an online dating profile. Not only does the content have to adequately cover your experience and capabilities, but it must be interesting and even enticing...

As the Nation's largest real estate staffing agency, we review thousands of resumes and conduct hundreds of interviews each month. Always looking for the 'ideal'? candidate, we have identified five natural traits that are important to all of our clients, traits that make the difference in getting our candidates permanently placed on a regular basis.......

One of the best ways to increase your chances of being hired when looking for a new job is to have good references to give to your prospective employer in case you're asked to provide some. The best references you could provide for a potential employer are those coming from individuals who've worked closely with you for some time, as they're able to effectively describe your skills, experience and accomplishments. Here are a few suggestions for helping you decide who to ask for these important references....

Your LinkedIn profile is one of the first places a potential recruiter will look when they are considering calling you for a job interview. That is why it's of the utmost importance to optimize your LinkedIn profile so that you can showcase your resume and skills. A recent study has shown that nearly half of all profiles on LinkedIn are incomplete so the chances are about 50-50 that yours is one of them. Here is a quick guide to help you optimize your LinkedIn profile to ensure that potential employers are impressed by what they see....

Landing a great job requires much more than just writing out a few generic application letters and sending them away in the mail. Today, the job market is highly competitive which means that there are likely numerous others applying for the same job you have your eye on. It's therefore important that you go above and beyond when seeking out your dream job, especially for real estate jobs, so that you can find the best position that suits you. Here are a few tips we've put together which can help bring success to your job search....

Whether you're out of work looking for another job or are at the end of your rope at a dead-end job, it seems that everyone is drafting a resume these days. It's truly a buyers' market in the job market today, and you only have 20-30 seconds to make an impression upon your target audience.......